Manganese deficiency on citrus-Citrus

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Nutrients

Citrus - Chlorosis

Symptoms
Symptoms start on young, fully developed and medium leaves. Between veins yellow green or yellow blotches appear (leaf mottling) and extend over the interveinal areas. Along the veins a dark green border remains green. With severe deficiency necrotic spots, sometimes white in color, develop on the whole leaves (chlorotic areas and green zones) .

Reasons
Manganese deficiency on leaves of lemon

Citrus - Chlorosis

Reasons
Manganese deficiency on leaves of citrus

Manganese deficiency on citrus made worse by

Organic soils
Sandy soils
High pH
Cold wet periods
Fluffy soils

Manganese is important for

Combats chlorosis
Prevents premature leaf fall
Gives healthier greener trees

Yara recommended fertilizers for Manganese

YaraTera CHELATE 1089

Citrus: Apply 3 - 5 kg/ha during the growing season through the irrigation water.

YaraTera CHELATE 1090

Citrus: Apply 3 - 5 kg/ha during the growing season through the irrigation water.

YaraVita MANTRAC PRO

Citrus: 100 to 150 mls/100 litres to give a maximum of 1.5 l/ha. Apply during spring and autumn flushes.

YaraVita TRI-PHOLATE

Citrus: Apply 2 - 4 kg/ha during the growing season through the irrigation water. Alternatively, apply 0.5 kg/ha as a foliar spray. Repeat at 10 to 14 day intervals as necessary, with a maximum of six applications per season. Water rate: 200 l/ha.